We’re looking for experienced SOC Analysts to join a highly capable security operations team supporting sensitive, mission-critical environments. This is a hands-on senior role with real ownership: leading analysts, shaping SOC capability, and operating at the sharp end of UK national security. Key Responsibilities Monitor systems for security alerts, incidents, anomalies, and indicators of compromise Review, design, and continuously improve security controls in a complex, evolving technical environment Contribute to the development and delivery of RBAC, IAM, and Access Management services Produce regular security and service reports for senior stakeholders Deliver security awareness and briefing sessions for users, stakeholders, and visitors (including onboarding briefings) Support security campaigns and provide clear, actionable security communications Maintain and assess security certifications and governance frameworks, including ISO 27001 Provide ongoing security guidance and operational support to users and technical teams Work closely with the Operational Security Manager to mature and evolve SOC capability Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and defensive best practice Research and contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations as a discipline Required Experience & Skills 3 years’ experience in a SOC or closely related cyber security role Strong working knowledge of: SIEM platforms Security Incident Management Cloud environments Networking fundamentals Threat intelligence and threat hunting Information security principles Phishing, ransomware, and modern attack vectors Identity & Access Management (IAM) Joiners, Movers, and Leavers (JML) processes ITSM policies and operational procedures Information classification and handling Experience mentoring, managing, or developing junior analysts Comfortable operating in high-assurance, highly regulated environments Qualifications CISMP, CompTIA Security, or equivalent cyber security certifications (desirable) Must hold active SC clearance as a minimum security requirement - DV welcome!